Market Segmentation
Skin fairness still remains a benchmark for beauty in various countries, the demand for skin lightening products is expected to be constant and growing in the near future. Every individual has a different skin type, texture, pattern, and problem. Therefore, skincare professionals recommend individualized skincare routine to every individual. Therefore, the growing number of consumers adopting to individualized skincare regimes has been a prominent factor driving the skin lightening products market. Rising stress levels and the growing importance of self-care in recent years have driven consumers to proactively create relaxing self-care experiences through complex skincare routines at home. Millennials are nowadays more conscious about their physical appearance and looks and seek skin lightening and brightening from skin care products. Citing these trends, numerous skincare manufacturers are launching various products ranging from brightening creams, serums, face masks, and sunscreens in the market.
E-commerce retail channels play a significant role in the distribution of skin lightening products since a considerable amount of the market revenue is generated through these channels. E-commerce retail sales are expected to witness substantial gains in the coming years on account of rising consumer spending, growing population, and increasing access to the internet. Online sales channels make it easy for consumers to browse through millions of products in one place without having to visit retail stores physically. The emergence of non-banking players in the payment industry has further facilitated this growth. Retailers across the country have been venturing into online retail as numerous consumers prefer virtual marketplaces to purchase products. These trends are expected to positively impact the skin lightening products market during the forecast period.
Counterfeiting continues to threaten the demand for skin lightening products worldwide. Counterfeiting is most prevalent in Asian markets, particularly India and China. The high prevalence of counterfeit skincare products in these countries is one of the biggest concerns for skincare brands operating in the market. Growing smartphone penetration and internet access have enabled the mushrooming of new distribution channels for counterfeit products in countries such as China. The rising popularity of third-party online retailers is another factor contributing significantly to the sales of counterfeit skincare products. While genuine skincare products are distributed through these retailers, a wide variety of counterfeit products that are unfit for use are also widely distributed through these retailers. According to the data released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 88% of counterfeit products in the U.S. originate from China or Hong Kong. Such factors are likely to hamper market growth throughout the forecast period.
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Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
Company overview
Financial performance
Product benchmarking
Latest strategic developments
Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2017 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance